Functions of plant parts

Functions of plant parts

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Draw a line from the plant function, to the part of the plant that performs the function. One part is not needed.

Plant function

Part of plant

Take water into the plant
 
 

Leaves

 

Main area for making food
 
 

Stems

 

Attract insects so that seed forming occurs
 
 

Berries

 

Support the leaves
 
 

Roots

 

Help the plant to hang on and climb
 
 

Tendrils

 

Take in gases for respiration and photosynthesis

Leaves

 

Flowers
Task administration: 
This task can be completed by pencil and paper.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
Science, Knowledge, Living World
Keywords: 
Life processes, plants, plant parts
Description of task: 
Students are required to match plant parts with their function.
Curriculum Links: 
Science capabilities
The capabilities focus is brought about by the conversations you have and the questions you ask 
 
Capabilitiy: Use evidence
This resource provides opportunities to discuss using logical reasoning to match structural features of plants with their function.
Science capabilities: 
Use evidence
Answers/responses: 
 

Y10 (11/99)

4 correct – difficult
3 correct – moderate
2 correct – easy
1 correct – very easy
Diagnostic and formative information: 
Common errors
Over 75% of students correctly matched the plant function with the plant part, except for:
Main area for making food (58% correct), and Helps the plant to hang on and climb (66% correct).